- The problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 1998 Acura 2.2CL, 1998-1999 Acura 2.3CL, 1998-1999 Acura 3.0CL, 2001 Acura 3.2CL and Acura MDX, 1998-2000 Honda Accord Coupe, Accord Sedan, Civic Sedan, Odyssey and Acura 3.5RL, 1999-2000 Acura 3.2TL, 1996-2000 Civic Coupe, 1997-2000 CR-V, 1997-1998 EV Plus, and 1998-1999 Isuzu Oasis vehicles. These vehicles were equipped with Non-Azide Driver air bag Inflators (NADI) and do not contain phase stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. Due to a manufacturing issue, the NADI inflators may absorb moisture, causing the inflators to rupture or the air bag cushion to underinflate.
- The risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating air bag deployment, an inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants. An underinflated air bag cushion may not properly protect the occupant. These scenarios increase the risk of serious injury or death.
- The fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the driver frontal air bag inflator, and replace it if necessary, with an inflator of a different design, free of charge. The recall began October 1, 2020. Owners may contact American Honda's Customer Support & Campaign Center at 1-888-234-2138 or Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Honda EV Plus Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Honda EV Plus have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in January 2020 for the inflator module.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical EV Plus year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Honda EV Plus recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: electric vehicles. The program logic for the motor electronic control unit (ecu) can mistakenly detect a failure of an electrical current sensor at speeds above 50 mph. If this occurs, the ecu quickly reduces vehicle speed in order to maintain proper feedback control.
- The risk
- This can result in a sudden loss of power and unexpected deceleration that could cause a rear-end collision.
- The fix
- DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE ECU .
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No complaints about the 1997 Honda EV Plus yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Honda EV Plus: every year compared
All EV Plus years1997 Honda EV Plus vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Honda EV Plus | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 1997 Honda Accord | 467 | 15 | C | Compare |
| 1997 Honda Civic | 383 | 16 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Honda CR-V | 108 | 2 | F | Compare |
| 1997 Honda GL1500 | 4 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 1997 Honda CBR600 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 1997 Honda CBR929RR | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1997 Honda EV Plus
Does the 1997 Honda EV Plus have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Honda EV Plus: inflator module (January 2020); module (December 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Honda EV Plus had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Honda EV Plus a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Honda EV Plus year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Honda EV Plus has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data